Our Services

The initial consultation is free and carries no obligation. If you proceed, you receive a written retainer outlining the professional services and fixed professional fee before any work begins. Government fees are separate and are not marked up by us.

We do not guarantee immigration outcomes. Be cautious of anyone who promises guaranteed approval. Immigration decisions are made by IRCC, provincial authorities, or the appropriate tribunal—not by your consultant.

Our commitment is to provide an honest assessment before you spend money or begin the process, including telling you when we believe you should wait, gather additional evidence, or change your strategy.

A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, commonly called a Commissioner of Oaths, is authorized under Ontario law to administer oaths and solemn affirmations and to take affidavits and statutory declarations for use in Ontario.

You may need a Commissioner when an immigration document must be sworn or solemnly declared rather than simply signed. Examples can include common-law declarations, translator affidavits, custodianship declarations for minor students, financial undertakings, and declarations explaining discrepancies such as variations in names or dates of birth.

A Commissioner of Oaths does not perform every type of notarial service. For example, certifying certain documents as true copies or notarizing documents for use outside Canada may require a notary public. If you require a service outside the Commissioner’s authority, we can advise you on the appropriate option.

No. If a document needs to be commissioned, you should generally sign it in the presence of the Commissioner after taking the required oath or affirmation.

Bring the unsigned document, valid government-issued photo identification, and any exhibits or supporting documents referenced in the document.

If multiple people are required to swear or affirm the same document, they may all need to participate in the commissioning process. Remote commissioning may also be available in circumstances permitted under Ontario law.

Yes. Refusal cases are an important part of our practice.

We recommend that you do not simply submit the same application again. A new application should identify and address the concerns that led to the original refusal.

The refusal letter may provide only standardized reasons. GCMS notes can sometimes provide additional insight into the immigration officer’s assessment and the concerns considered during the decision-making process.

After reviewing the circumstances, we can advise whether the appropriate strategy may involve reconsideration, a new and substantially improved application, an appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division, or Judicial Review. Because some immigration remedies have strict deadlines, it is important to seek advice promptly after receiving a refusal.

Yes. We work with clients both inside and outside Canada. Many Canadian immigration applications are submitted electronically, allowing clients to work with us remotely.

Consultations can be conducted by video or telephone, documents can be exchanged through a secure client portal, and where authorized, we can act as your representative in dealings with IRCC.

Commissioning services are different. An Ontario Commissioner for Taking Affidavits generally exercises their authority within Ontario. If you are outside Canada and need a document sworn or notarized, we can explain the appropriate options available in your location.

No. You should be extremely cautious.

A genuine Canadian job offer should not be something that a worker purchases. In an LMIA application, the employer is generally responsible for the applicable LMIA processing fee.

Paying for a fraudulent job offer can result in significant financial loss and serious immigration consequences. Misrepresentation in an immigration application can lead to inadmissibility and a ban on entering Canada.

If someone offers to sell you a job offer, LMIA, visa, or guaranteed immigration outcome, do not proceed simply because they claim to have connections with an employer or immigration authorities. Seek professional advice before providing money or submitting documents.

The timeline depends on the specific immigration category and circumstances of your case. Processing times can change based on application volumes, government priorities, program capacity, provincial processing, and other factors.

Some immigration pathways also involve multiple stages—for example, a pool or invitation stage followed by a provincial process and then a federal application.

We provide a realistic estimated range for your particular pathway rather than promising the shortest possible timeline. We also explain which parts of the process you can control, such as preparing documents early, and which depend on government or provincial decisions.

Yes. We assist employers with immigration matters involving foreign workers, including LMIA applications, recruitment strategies, Employer Portal submissions, applicable compliance requirements, prevailing wage considerations, and NOC classification.

Employer responsibilities can continue after a foreign worker arrives in Canada, and employers may be subject to compliance reviews or inspections. Proper preparation can therefore help protect both the employer and the worker.

Where we are asked to act for both an employer and a worker in the same matter, the arrangement and respective interests should be clearly disclosed to both parties before work begins.

Our team serves clients in more than 25 languages, including Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, French, and many others.

Language accessibility can be particularly important when discussing complex immigration matters such as refusals, statutory declarations, personal histories, and supporting evidence. Being able to explain your circumstances clearly can help ensure that important details are not overlooked.

Tell us your preferred language when booking your consultation, and we will work to match you with the appropriate language support.

Documents submitted to IRCC generally need to meet IRCC's language requirements. Documents that are not in English or French may require an appropriate translation and supporting documentation. We can help coordinate translation and commissioning requirements where needed.